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Pakistan 2025: Praise or Peril?

Shazia Mehboob  Islamabad: “The world stands with Pakistan’s point of view, and the influence of Pakistan’s foreign policy is clearly reflected on the international stage, which is a great success for the country,” remarked Defence…

From 2025, Onward to 2026—-

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: As 2025 slowly draws its curtain and we turn our gaze toward 2026, it feels fitting to pause to reflect gently on the year that has passed, even as we anticipate the one that lies ahead. For me, 2025 has been a…

Walnut Vendor’s Quiet Vigil

Asem Mustafa Awan  Islamabad: An elderly man in a white cap and brown attire sits against a rugged rock face beside a gravel road, selling walnuts from plastic bags arranged on a wooden board. A clear water bottle and two metal cups rest…

Who Holds Power Over Women?

Nafeesa Ayubi Penezai  Loralai: Over the past years, Pakistan has been struggling with the intricacies of religious power and its deep-seated influence on societal expectations, especially when it comes to gender roles. The emergence of…